SY4 2AY is in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Shropshire district. SY4 2AY is located in the Ruyton and Baschurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newtown, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY4 2GF, SY4 2DQ, SY4 2DT, SY4 2HF, SY4 2GA, SY4 2DG, SY4 2EH, SY4 2EA, SY4 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY4 2AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 55.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 44.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY4 2AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 21.6% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 60.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 55.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SY4 2AY this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 39% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 93.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY4 2AY was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Shawbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY4 2AY has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Shawbury and the 131st lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-01 | £460,778 |
| Newtown Farm House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-10 | £318,161 |
| 34, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-06-16 | £636,279 |
| The Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2014-01-10 | £1,214,797 |
| 42, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-09-13 | £332,500 |
SY4 2AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baschurch CofE Primary School Eyton Lane , Baschurch SY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery Church Street , Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1LA | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Lullingfields CofE School Weston Lullingfields , Nr Baschurch SY4 2AW | 3out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Hopton Lane , Nesscliffe SY4 1DB | 3out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myddle CofE Primary School Myddle , SY4 3RP | 3out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Corbet School Eyton Lane , Baschurch SY4 2AX | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adcote School for Girls Little Ness , SY4 2JY | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Packwood Haugh School Park Bank , Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1HX | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Condover College Limited Grafton Centre , Grafton SY4 1HF | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Spice | Admiral Duncan Inn, Newtown | 4 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Baschurch | Church Road, Baschurch | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baschurch Fish Bar | Station Road, Baschurch | 535 yd | |
| Wong Lee Takeaway | Station Road, Baschurch | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baschurch Playground The Wheatlands | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Corbet School EYTON LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Baschurch Village Football Pitches EYTON LANE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Baschurch Tennis Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 552 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.3% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.